CBA Influence - Public Policy and Advocacy

The CBA national President and the President of the Quebec Branch are modelling behaviour for the federal, provincial and territorial governments to follow by joining forces in the service of a worthy cause – a bilingual constitution.

The CBA’s Truth and Reconciliation Task Force delivered its final report to the Governance and Equality Committee on Jan. 31, for discussion there, as well as at the February meeting of the Board and the Leadership Forum held in conjunction with the AGM in Ottawa.

When we think about banking services aimed at seniors we might think first about lower banking fees or maybe a dedicated teller, where they might sit and take their time with someone who can clearly explain what’s going on with their accounts.

Three guiding principles must form the framework of any discussion of retirement security, according to the CBA’s Pensions and Benefits Law Section: Income security, sustainability and, as much as possible, the harmonization of rules between the federal government and the provinces.

Canadians are losing confidence in their justice system, says Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Wagner, who’s thinking of taking the high court on the road to bring it closer to the citizens it serves.

Canadian law students article for a year as part of the requirements to be called to the bar. It’s a mandatory rite of passage where they spend long hours learning (ideally) the kind of hands-on business of law that isn’t taught in law school.

Amendments are being proposed for the Immigration Appeals Division Rules in order to reduce backlog and improve access to justice.

What’s the difference between a charitable purpose and a charitable activity?

Communicating electronically is a great way to get your message out – but moving beyond traditional paper and ink brings with it new issues for consideration.

The CBA’s Immigration Law Section is taking the federal review of the standards and fees associated with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Labour Market Impact Assessment Process as an opportunity to reiterate its arguments that the process does not serve the interests of employers – and can have a negative impact on the employment of Canadians.